Residents are set to see a more targeted and visible presence on Hounslow’s streets with a dedicated team of officers set to tackle fly-tipping, littering, anti-social behaviour and parking offences.
The measures, approved by Cabinet in November 2025, include an enforcement team which will be a highly visible presence on the streets. Launching this month, it will:
- Improve enforcement of fly-tipping and littering.
- Enforce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), which will enable the enforcement team to issue on the spot fines for anti-social behaviour.
- Engage with local communities and educate residents on how to dispose of waste and recycle correctly.
- Hold regular community action days to hear from the community and tackle issues in their local area.
Each area of the borough, based on Council wards, will have a dedicated team of Enforcement Officers, who will get to know the community and work to keep their local area clean and safe. The team will wear distinct new uniforms to increase visibility while out and about in the borough.
The team will also be equipped with hand-held devices allowing them to identify, capture, report and respond to issues in real-time and reassure residents that issues are being identified and dealt with.
With more than 27,000 fly-tipping incidents in Hounslow over the past year, Hounslow has the 5th highest rate of fly-tipping in London. The total yearly cost for collecting and disposing of fly-tipped waste is around £4m.
Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council, said:
“Clean and safe streets is a major priority for our residents. We listened to their concerns and we are taking action.
“We’re on the side of the law-abiding majority who respect their neighbourhoods and take pride in where they live. Everyone must take personal responsibility and follow the rules. The message for those who don’t is clear – break the law and we’ll catch you and fine you.”
This new initiative reflects the concerns of residents who highlighted in the Council’s 2024 resident survey that safety and fly-tipping was a main concern for residents.
Councillor Pritam Grewal, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Customer Experience and Enforcement at Hounslow Council, added:
“Our new approach to enforcement is about protecting our streets and public spaces, and the pride people have in where they live. Through an integrated enforcement team, new technology and collaboration with our communities, we will tackle fly-tipping, littering, irresponsible parking and driving, and other antisocial behaviour.
“All residents will benefit from this initiative as it will save taxpayers’ money and improve our neighbourhoods.”
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